If the in-laws were dependent on the deceased, then they are entitled to compensation

Published By: Dainik Bhaskar ​

Published Date: 24/03/2026

Legal and insurance experts highlighted that the Bombay High Court’s ruling reinforces a broader and more practical interpretation of “legal representatives” in motor accident compensation cases, holding that dependent in-laws, such as a deceased’s spouse’s parents are entitled to compensation if they were financially reliant on the victim. They noted that the Court’s dismissal of the insurer’s challenge underscores that dependency, rather than strict familial hierarchy, should determine eligibility.